(a) The remains of a qualified veteran or the remains
of an eligible family member may be moved to a State veterans cemetery for
reinterment, at no cost to the State, when the following conditions are
satisfied:

(1) The superintendent of the State veterans cemetery
has been presented with proof of eligibility in accordance with G.S. 65-43.2;

(2) The reinterment is requested in writing and filed
with the Program Manager of veterans cemeteries, the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs;

(3) The request for reinterment contains the notarized
signatures of the veteran or his legal representative, all living immediate
family members, and any other interested living family member;

(4) The request for reinterment contains a statement of
the circumstances and reasons for reinterment; and

(5) The funeral director has obtained all necessary
permits for reinterment.

(b) If permission for reinterment is granted, an
agreement shall be entered into between the veteran or his living
representative, all living immediate family members, and any interested living
family members, and the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1051, s. 1; 2015-241, s.
24.1(q); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)